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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.15, 3,422.59 and 1,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.15, 3,422.59 and 1,361.07 is: 1,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.15 : 3,422.59 = 1,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.15/3,422.59 = 1,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.15x = 3,422.59 × 1,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.15x = 4,658,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,381.17/2,480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.26

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